Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Lac Ste Anne County, AB

Located an hour Northwest of Edmonton, Lac Ste. Anne is a vibrant hub of rural communities in Alberta’s Heartland. Home of more than 12,000 residents Lac Ste. Anne is a significant contributor to Alberta’s agricultural diversity and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The County of Lac Ste. Anne (the “County”) embodies the Alberta spirit for families, businesses, and opportunities alike.

The County is seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Finance Manager as part of the Corporate Services leadership team. This position is responsible for providing management and oversight for the financial accounting services of Lac Ste. Anne County.

Essential Function

• Assist the County Manager and General Manager of Corporate Services in the overall presentation and coordinating the preparation of the operation and capital budgets.
• Ensure proper administration of the County’s and various Commission’s financial affairs.
• Perform leadership and performance management responsibilities regarding direct reports, as well as any staff, contractors, or consultants assigned by the General Manager.
• Provide fiscal support for Lac Ste. Anne County, including financial administration and reporting, forecasting, and capital project financing.
• Provide leadership in the identification, completion, and reporting of Grant applications.
• Advise the General Manager in the formulation of budget, financial management, personnel, and general administrative and organizational development.
• Perform audit reviews on all reconciliations and final work products submitted by members of the Finance Department.
• Coordinate and implement strategies required to maintain financial compliance with all legislation, GAAP and PSAB Standards.
• Participate in applicable boards, committees, and agencies to provide advice and assistance, ensuring that all statements and recommendations reflect the best interest of the County.
• Attend Council and committee meetings, providing information and support to governance functions, as required.
• Monitor departmental performance and operation to ensure compliance with County policies and Council direction; enable or enhance performance, as required.
• Establish and coordinate the review, updating, and implementation of long-range planning processes.
• Ensure the programs and policies of the County are maintained in a cost efficient and effective manner.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with ratepayers, fellow staff members, County Council, and all other related third parties.

Qualifications

• Post- secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field along with a professional accounting designation.
• Previous experience in a municipal environment within the financial field is required.
  Five years’ relevant and related experience in a leadership role in a finance-based environment.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant and related work experience in municipal finance, preferably in a management role and leading in a team environment.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to accounting and finance, especially as it relates to the Municipal Government Act, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Public Sector Accounting Board Guidelines.
• Considerable experience in strategic planning and delivering programming in support of strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a broad audience.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and advanced analytical skills are required.

Compensation: Ranges from $99,213.00 to $117,903.00 annually.
Benefits: Robust benefit package and defined benefit pension plan.
Hours of Work: This position is based on 35 hours per week.
Closing date: Opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

If this position is right for you – please send your resume to hr@LSAC.ca.

Lac Ste. Anne County thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.